Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Allocate a limited same-day appointment
Practise making a fair, patient-safe recommendation when capacity is limited. Review whether you identify missing clinical information, avoid blaming either patient, explain your prioritization, and offer a workable alternative; then record again.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: seven semesters, 117 credits.
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- Cohort: 36, including reserved direct-entry seats.
- Interview: individual, panel and critical-thinking exercises.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S. bachelor's degree, minimum 3.2 overall GPA, C+-or-better prerequisites, GRE within five years, at least two recommendations and evidence of professional discernment. Official requirements
Important dates
- March or April: recurring CASPA opening.
- Following March or April: recurring closing window, possibly earlier if filled.
- Trine directs applicants to CASPA for the exact current-cycle dates.
How selection works
Rolling holistic review considers overall, hard-science and recent-credit GPAs, GRE, experiences, attributes and interview scores. Exact weights are not public. Official requirements
Interview details
Confirmed
Qualified candidates complete individual and panel interviews plus critical-thinking exercises. Sessions may be in person or virtual; in-person sessions take about half a day and virtual sessions about two hours.
Not published
Prompts, evaluator roles, file access, detailed rubrics and weights are not public. Official FAQ
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking a Fort Wayne cohort who can demonstrate academic strength, professional discernment and critical thinking across several interview formats. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response allocating a limited same-day appointment. Review whether your criteria are consistent, defensible and patient-centred. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is the interview in person?
It may be in person or virtual.
Is there a supplemental application?
No program-specific supplemental or fee is published.
What is the exact deadline?
Trine directs applicants to CASPA because the rolling cycle may close early.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. Trine publishes a recurring rolling cycle and directs applicants to CASPA for exact dates; no Fall 2027 start is stated publicly. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued with an April 2033 review.
Recommended preparation
Physician Assistant Interview Essentials
Build a credible PA interview foundation through four focused spoken responses: profession-specific motivation, interprofessional teamwork, fair clinical decision-making, and reflective use of feedback.
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